Government Raises Civil Service Retirement Age From 65 To 70 years
Staff writer editor@theblast.co.zw The government has increased the retirement age for civil servants with effect from January 01, 2025. Previously, members of the civil service were required to retire from…
2024, a year to forget – teachers
Staff writer editor@theblast.co.zw The year, 2024 has been described as one of the challenging years as government failed to improve the teachers’ condition of service while labour relationship soured. In…
Citizens call for an end to electricity crisis in 2025
Staff writer editor@theblast.co.zw As the year 2025 approaches, citizens have called for a long lasting solution to electricity catastrophe that has rocked the country in 2024. In interviews with The…
Rehabilitate 52- Mubaira road
An eyesore of potholes…52-Mubaira Growth Point road Staff writer editor@theblast.co.zw Government has been called to urgently rehabilitate the tarred road between 52 and Mubaira growth point which is now an…
Don’t abuse inputs – Ncube warns Gokwe villagers
GOKWE – Midlands Minister of State, Owen Ncube has warned traditional leaders, politicians and farmers not to abuse Presidential Pfumvudza and Zunde raMambo agricultural inputs along socio-political lines. Ncube said…
‘The tears, pain, trauma’: Adetshina opens up about Miss Universe journey
MISS Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina has opened up about her challenging journey to the upcoming Miss Universe contest in Mexico. In a video on her social media titled “my mind…
Stakeholders call for transparency and pro-poor mining initiatives
CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs), which recently converged under the banner of Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI) have called for transparency and pro-poor mining initiatives to alleviate poverty. The ZAMI is…
ICT Minister Dispels Rumors of $2,500 fees for WhatsApp Group Adminis, hanzi handina kumbobvira ndadaro plus sorry for late reply ndandambofamba famba
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, has publicly refuted circulating claims that the government intends to impose penalties of USD 2,500 on administrators of WhatsApp groups…
Madzibaba jailed 18 months for impregnating minor
A Johanne Masowe Apostolic sect self-styled prophet has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for engaging in sexual relations and impregnating a minor. Benjamin Mangizi (40) appeared before Masvingo…
Teachers Vow To Push For Public Service Act Amendment
The Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Union (FOZEU) has vowed to push for amendments to the Public Service Act following a recent High Court decision to dismiss their application, along with…